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The continuous growth of U.S. registered Holsteins is demonstrated by the 373,056 animals registered in 2014. This exceeds the 2013 total by 12,876, or 4 percent. In the last 10 years, Holstein registrations have increased by 79,529 head, or 27 percent.
In the dairy industry, we know manure is valuable. But how valuable? Typically we look to nutrient composition as the major indicator of dollars and cents. However, examining when, where, how, how much and even how well manure is applied can help dairy farms of all sizes start to realize its real value.
Ruedinger Farms Inc., in Van Dyne, Wisconsin, has expanded its operation by 500 head within the last five years. They currently have 1,400 cows and 210 calves.
What is the secret to their success? Well, a large part of their success resides in their calf care protocols. A high-quality milking herd starts with high-quality calves. Get a glimpse of their operation by viewing the slideshow below. PD
Over the past five years, Ruedinger Farms Inc. in Van Dyne, Wisconsin, has increased its herd size by 400 head. They now have 1,400 cows and 210 calves.On average, the farm is milking 1,200 cows each day with one double-11 parlor.
As much as I hate to admit it, public confrontation makes me extremely uncomfortable. A slow waitress, an aggressive driver, a misleading store advertisement … all things that I am likely to passive-aggressively tolerate with a smile in public, while inwardly rolling my eyes and shaking my head.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Jan. 12 that more than 23,000 of the nation's dairy operations – over half of all dairy farms in America – have enrolled in the new safety net program created by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Margin Protection Program. The voluntary program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer.
Click the links below to learn about new products being presented at World Ag Expo, which will be held February 10-12 in Tulare, California. Progressive Dairyman will once again be featuring virtual farm tours and seminar presentations. Click here to find out more details.
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